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Thursday, August 30, 2007

Pinochet Era General Jailed


The life sentence of former Chilean General Hugo Salas Wenzel was upheld by the Chilean Supreme Court today making him the first senior military officer to receive such a term for human rights violations. Wenzel was convicted for his hand in 12 political murders under the Pinochet regime.

Posted by Ptowns at 4:57 PM  

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